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Abacus Technology

IT, engineering, and enterprise management services

Cyber Security Engineer

Full-Time
No salary listed
Mid
Associate's
Oakland, SC, USA
In PersonMust be able to travel to CONUS sites for TDY.
CybersecuritySecurity Operations & Incident Response
No H1B Sponsorship
US Citizenship Required

About the job

Requirements
  • 3+ years experience in cyber security experience.
  • Associate’s degree in a related field. Additional years of experience may be substituted for degree requirements.
  • Must be Security+ certified.
  • Must be Network+ or CCNA certified.
  • Must hold the ITIL Foundations certification or be able to obtain the certification within 60 days of hire.
  • Familiar with DIACAP, Risk Management Framework (RMF), STIGs, and IA Controls.
  • Experience with development/architecture for apps and services, and testing and administration.
  • Strong knowledge of Microsoft Windows technologies, including Active Directory, Windows Administration, scripting, and Windows configuration techniques.
  • Linux experience to include Red Hat and Fedora.
  • Networking experience including routers, switches, web proxies, and firewalls.
  • Experience with Cisco and Juniper.
  • Experience with SIEM, IDS/IPS, EDR, ENS (Trellix), and ACAS.
  • Must be detail oriented and possess the ability to work in a multi-disciplined environment with an adaptive personality.
  • Strong analytical and communication skills.
  • Must be able to apply intensive and diverse knowledge to problems and make independent decisions.
  • Must be a team player able to work professionally and collaboratively with the government customer and other contract members of the project team.
  • Must be able to provide support in a 24/7/365 environment including occasionally covering shifts outside of the assigned shift and/or providing after hours, weekend, or holiday support as needed on a rotational basis.
  • Must be able to travel to CONUS sites to provide TDY support.
  • Must be a US citizen and hold a current Secret clearance.
  • Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
Responsibilities
  • Install, configure, maintain, and manage the AFCENT/USCENTCOM security devices to include but is not limited to IDS/IPS, LogRhythm Enterprise Security Manager, ACAS, End-Point Security Systems (ESS)/Host-Based Security Systems (HBSS) and associated Virtual Private Network (VPN) equipment/configurations.
  • Assist in development and documentation of sensor process and checklists.
  • Provide technical advice and assistance to the AFCENT NOSC-Cybersecurity to resolve network issues and perform actions necessary to ensure IDS/IPS sensors are collecting and reporting network activity.
  • Diagnose and resolve end user problems.
  • Ensure the end users adhere to the proper security policies and procedures.
  • Build tactical and strategic network profiles of specific systems and complete network architecture.
  • Develop system concept of operations and engineering plans to execute security requirements for new and existing systems with a focus on incident response policies and procedures.
  • Develop reports and trend analysis documentation on bandwidth, network architecture, as well as network security incidents.
  • Maintain current knowledge on new vulnerabilities and exploits.
  • Develop methods to detect and prevent intrusive activities utilizing knowledge.
  • Assist in developing countermeasures to isolate, contain and prevent intrusive actives and secure.
  • Conduct troubleshooting and fault isolation to ensure network connectivity to the sensor equipment.
  • Conduct network security monitoring and intrusion detection analysis using the AFCENT/USCENTCOM selected security tools, including but not limited to, IDS/IPS, firewalls, proxy, router, ESM, Logger, Fidelis, HBSS and LogRhythm logs.
  • Maintain ESS/HBSS and all related DISA mandated point products.
  • Provide LAN/WAN support.

About the company

Abacus Technology provides professional IT, engineering analysis, and enterprise management services. It helps clients solve complex technology challenges by delivering integrated, cost-conscious solutions that improve productivity. The company works by offering a full range of support services across information technology, engineering analysis, and enterprise management, tailoring solutions to each project and guiding work from planning to deployment. Compared with competitors, Abacus Technology emphasizes total client satisfaction, a comprehensive suite of services, and practical, results‑oriented outcomes designed to help customers “make technology count.” The goal is to help clients increase productivity and efficiency while keeping costs down by applying proven methods and expert support.

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Chevy Chase Village, Maryland

Founded

1983

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What believers are saying

  • NASA awarded Abacus COMMSS II on July 1, 2025, worth up to $48.2 million.
  • The Air Force's $116 million intranet task order survived protest on June 11, 2025.
  • Abacus won FAA ITIPSS and MDA SHIELD awards, expanding 10-year pipeline depth.

What critics are saying

  • GSA ordered Abacus to transition out Saudi USMTM work by March 22, 2026.
  • Federal contract revenue concentration makes lost recompetes instantly painful if NASA or Air Force shifts vendors.
  • Abacus lacks a public-scale moat; bigger integrators like GDIT and Booz Allen can underprice bids.

What makes Abacus Technology unique

  • Abacus has recurring federal work across NASA, Air Force, FAA, and GSA vehicles.
  • Its OASIS+, FAA ITIPSS, and RS3 access broadens recompete and task-order optionality.
  • The company sells cleared systems engineering, cybersecurity, and mission support, not commodity staffing.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Paid Vacation